James City County Williamsburg Master Gardener Association (JCCWMGA) offers free pruning lessons for individuals, small groups to promote sustainable landscapes and environmental stewardship.  Master Gardeners provide hands-on instruction in pruning and maintaining shrubs and small trees, typically on the homeowner's property. Visits are scheduled for late winter and early spring on a first-come, first-served basis. 2025 Pruning Clinic Schedule* December 1, 2024, applications for the 2025 Pruning Clinics will open. To sign up for a visit from Master Gardeners, please...

Between Nov. 9, 2024 and Jan. 12, 2025, James City County residents may drop off leaves free of charge at the Jolly Pond Convenience Center, 1204 Jolly Pond Road, daily between 7 a.m.-5 p.m. For More Information on JCC's Leaf Collection Program, go to their website @ https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/3338/Leaf-Collection  

An Introduction to Rain Gardens Presenter: Alexandra Cantwell, from the Norfolk Botanical Garden, will give a presentation on Introduction to Rain Gardens. Program Description: This presentation explores the basics of starting a rain garden, what it is, and why it’s so important! From plant selection to design, this program lays the foundation for a better understanding of these small but mighty sustainable gardens. Alexandra Cantwell graduated from Virginia Tech with a double major in environmental horticulture, landscape design, and contracting....